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  • CHRISTMAS

THE MANCHESTER CHRISTMAS EXPLORER

PRICES STARTING AT £120 (EXCL. BOOKING FEES)

Quick Details

Pullman Table for 2 | 2 People

Guaranteed table for 2 people

£ 658

Pullman Seat

You will be seated on tables of up to 4 people

£ 299

Pullman Seat Child

Aged 3-16 | Price per person

£ 269

First Class Table for 2 | 2 People

Guaranteed table for 2 people

£ 430

First Class Seat

Price per person

£ 195

Tourist Seat

Price per person

£ 120

Tourist Seat Child

Aged 3-16 | Price per person

£ 90

Tourist Family | 4 People

2 adults and 2 children under 16

£ 360

This Christmas join us as we head to the North West city of Manchester for their ever popular Christmas Markets.

Whether you are looking for a festive train journey, a trip to complete your Christmas shopping or a day out to a city with plenty to do for the whole family, this train offers it all.

Departing From

Birmingham New Street, Wolverhampton, Stafford, Crewe

Approximate Travel Timings

Station Departs Returns
Birmingham New Street 09:30 19:14
Wolverhampton 09:54 18:50
Stafford 10:18 18:26
Crewe 11:02 17:42

Approximate Destination Timings

Station Arrives Departs
Manchester Piccadilly 11:52 16:52

Please Note All timings shown above are approximate and may be subject to change.

Classes of Travel

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Pullman Dining First Class Dining Tourist (Non-Dining)
Seating in one of our original Pullman Cars with a delicious Brunch and 3-Course evening dinner, tea & coffee, all served at your seat. Guaranteed tables of two can be booked for a supplement of £30 per person, subject to availability. Seating in one of our First Class coaches. Bacon Rolls and Danish Pastries on the outward and an Afternoon Tea on the return journey included, all served at your seat. Guaranteed tables of two can be booked for a supplement of £20 per person, subject to availability. Seating arranged at tables of 4 in one of our Tourist coaches. A buffet is available for the purchase of hot drinks, soft drinks, light refreshments and alcoholic drinks. For enthusiasts we have introduced a new ticket allowing you to sit in the first passenger carriage behind the locomotive in at least one direction.
Adult
£299 per person

Child
£269 per person

Table for 2
£658

Adult
£195 per person

Table for 2
£430

Adult
£120 per personChild
£90 per person

Family
£360 per person

Please be aware if you book Tables for 2 that sometimes you may be seated at a table for four, but you will still be seated as a pair, with no other passengers at your table.